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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,908.22, 42,653.38 and 16,761.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,908.22, 42,653.38 and 16,761.06 is: 23,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,908.22 : 42,653.38 = 16,761.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,908.22/42,653.38 = 16,761.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,908.22x = 42,653.38 × 16,761.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,908.22x = 714,915,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,915,861.38/30,908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,130.28

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